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Consulting Services - European Union Funding

Ian Scarffe is a serial entrepreneur, investor and consultant with business experience from around the world.

As a leading entrepreneur, Ian is on a personal mission to develop a culture of entrepreneurship, helping startups achieve their full potential as well as helping to expand existing companies. Ian has founded ‘Binkplus’, a startup incubator in Europe.

Ian is an Independent Expert at the European Commission - Horizon 2020

Horizon 2020 is the biggest European Union Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available – in addition to the private investment that this money will attract. It promises more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market. Experts make their services available as part of the ongoing Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.

To learn more about Horizons 2020 and European Union Funding grants and investment please watch this short introduction video.

A leading expert in Startup, Investment, Fintech and Blockchain industries. Ian currently consults and advises for a range of multi-million dollar companies.

Ian’s overall mission is to foster a society of economically independent individuals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities across the world.
Ian Scarffe has outstanding entrepreneurial skills and commercial acumen with innovation and motivation. With the capacity to work at strategic levels, Ian possess exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

A passion for customer service, wealth of knowledge and vast amounts of hands on experience in almost every role, means Ian has valuable insight into millions of customers, proving him to be a valuable asset to companies across the globe.

Ian Scarffe has also earned an independently ranked top 2 position in the top list of Blockchain and Fundraising Experts https://icobench.com/stats#stats-people

Ian is the founder and CEO of Crypto Consulting and Investments and this company together with other leaders and experts works with companies with an existing track record, for possible funding propositions and we work with a broad base of funders: Blockchain Angels, Blockchain Investors and Funds, Accredited investors, Institutional Investors, Venture Capital Firms, Business Angels and Syndicates, Family Offices, Corporate Venture Funds European Union Funding and Ultra high-net-worth individuals.

A few clients from our portfolio that we have assisted in Fundraising:

There is a lack of finance for breakthrough and disruptive innovators in Europe, with an estimated total equity-funding gap of about €70 billion. Many European start-ups can’t find high risk capital needed to get to the stage where private sector investors get involved.

European Union is supporting startups, companies, and high risk project with funding seed round up to €2,5 mln and further equity rounds of up to €15 mln.

If you are a start-up, SME, entrepreneur with a business plan to develop and scale up a high-risk innovation, then we can assist you.

Such companies include but not limiting to Startups, Blockchain, Disruptive Companies, Small to Medium Size Enterprise and various high risk projects.

What are some of the European Union conditions that apply?

You need to have more than just an idea!
You need to be a Small to Medium Size Enterprise
You need a legal entity in the European Union (If your main office or company is not in Europe, we can assist you with setting up a European Union legal entity)
You need to have at least - a plan, proof of concept, whitepaper, business plan or prototype (Basic Technology Readiness)
EU Countries Plus 17 Other Countries may apply.

Blockchain Companies are highly recommended to apply as they fit within the guidelines of disruptive high-risk innovation technologies!

The first grant is a Business innovation grant - EUR 500,000 up to €2,5 mln seed round. This funding is a grant - Grants are non-repayable! No repayment necessary!

The Advantages of a Grant! Grants offer a number of benefits that any person and business in need of funding should consider.

No repayment necessary: Grants are non-repayable. Once you’re awarded the grant money, it’s yours without any strings attached. There’s no need to worry about monthly payments or piling on more debt. Repayment is the fundamental difference between a grant and a loan, and also what makes grants more valuable than loans.

No risk: Grants are a no-risk way to obtain the financing you need. Grants do not require repayment and will only benefit you or your business.

We can assist in applying for a non-returnable European Union public grant - up to €2,5 mln and further possible equity investments of up to €15 mln.

To learn more about Horizons 2020 and European Union Funding grants and investment please watch this short introduction video.